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PRO-4 WOODCARVER SUPPORT CENTRE

The following information answers common general, technical and fitting queries about the Arbortech Pro 4 Woodcarver. The Pro 4 Woodcarver supercedes the Pro 2 and Pro 3 models.
If you have these blades, this section is still relevant to those superceded models.

If you need further information, or if you have a question that isn't answered here, please email us.

TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS
Fitting Instructions for the Pro Guard

TROUBLESHOOTING

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What makes Arbortech blades so safe to use?

Designed to German BG Safety Standards (recognised to be the most stringent in the world), the blades rotate away from the user, so that in the unlikely event of loss of control, the tool pulls away - not towards - the user.

The Woodcarver is manufactured from a single piece of steel meaning there are no loose moving parts, or chains to break and fly off.

What does my grinder need to fit the Woodcarver Pro Kit
  • A metal guard that can be rotated and fixed to 45 degrees
  • An auxiliary handle
  • The on/off switch positioned on the top or side
  • At least 550 Watts power

WARNING: The Woodcarver must be used with the Arbortech Pro-guard supplied in the Pro Kit.

How do I fit the Pro-Kit to my angle grinder?
  • Set the angle grinders original metal guard at approximately 45 degrees to the body of the grinder as in Diagram 1.
  • Mount the Pro-4 Wood carver to the grinder in the centre of the metal guard, using the washers provided where appropriate. Ensure that the Pro-4 Woodcarver will be rotating away from the user when in use.
  • Fit the angle grinder's auxiliary handle making sure that it is positioned on the right side of the grinder. Fixing the auxiliary handle on the wrong side of the grinder, Diagram 2, causes the disc to rotate in the wrong direction with subsequent loss of control and possible injury.
  • Fit the Pro Guard following the fitting instructions provided with the packaging. Diagram 3.

Do I need to have the grinder's handle fitted?

  • YES! If your angle grinder is an older model and only has one handle port, now is the time to invest in a new one.
  • The Pro Guard is attached using the auxiliary handle port, which leaves one port left to attach the grinder's handle too.
  • Do not use an angle grinder fitted with Arbortech shaping blades if you cannot fit both the Pro Guard AND the grinder handle.

How do I sharpen the Woodcarver?

Sharpening the Woodcarver is easy, however depending on your model blade, the method is different.

Pro 3 & Pro 4 Woodcarver Blades

  • This model blade can be sharpened using a standard 6mm round chainsaw file.

Pro 2 Woodcarver

  • The Pro 2 Woodcarver (which has been superseded by the Pro 3 &4 Models), has been hardened to approximately 62°C and is too hard to be resharpened using a standard chainsaw file. An aluminum oxide sharpening stick should be used to re-hone the edge.
  • Sharpening Stick

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Figure1

  • The Sharpening Stick is used to sharpen or hone the cutting edges on a frequent basis. It is hand held and used in a similar fashion to sharpening the teeth of a chainsaw chain ( see figure 1).

WARNING:disconnect the power before sharpening the Woodcarver

  • Place the sharpening stick into the hooked profile of each tooth - following the manufactured angle (approximately 35 degrees). ( See figure 1).
  • Draw the stone backwards and forwards to re-hone the edge.

NOTE: If the tooth is badly worn so that the cutting edge has been rounded over use the 6mm chainsaw file

I want to get a dedicated angle grinder for the Woodcarver, what should I look for?

The Pro-4 Woodcarver Pro Kit fits most 4" (100mm) and 41/2" (115mm) angle grinders. When choosing an angle grinder to suit the Pro-4 Woodcarver, you should look for the following features:-

  • A metal guard that can be rotated and fixed to 45 degrees
  • An auxiliary handle
  • The on/off switch positioned on the top or side
  • At least 550 Watts power

WARNING: The Pro-4 Woodcarver should always used with the Arbortech Pro-guard supplied in the Pro Kits.